A productive exchange with #Malta’s Foreign Minister @ChrisFearne on solutions to address the current food and energy security crises. #UNGA81

Always great to catch up with Tunisia’s Foreign Minister @MohamedAliNafti. We discussed the outcomes of my recent mission to #Tunisia and the next steps to strengthen our partnership on infrastructure and procurement. #UNGA81

An important discussion today with #Yemen’s Foreign Minister Dr. Afrah Alzouba on @UNOPS work in Yemen, building on our mandate in infrastructure, procurement and project management. #UNGA81

Important discussion with #Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Abbas Araghchi, in the context of my role as Coordinator of the UN Task Force for the Strait of Hormuz. #UNGA81 @araghchi

Excellent exchange with Romania's Foreign Minister @oana_toiu on the current global food security crisis. We also discussed opportunities to deepen the partnership between @UNOPS and #Romania. #UNGA81

Moldova is pursuing an ambitious national development agenda that’s focused on building strong institutions, improved public infrastructure, and a healthy, prosperous future for its people. I held productive talks with #Moldova’s Prime Minister @Vasile_Tofan at #UNGA81 today to discuss how @UNOPS can support these efforts to advance sustainable development across the country.

Pleased to meet today with @NielsAnnen, State Secretary of #Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. We discussed the need to work together to strengthen the development cooperation system and to deliver on the Sustainable Devopment Goals, as well as addressing urgent humanitarian needs. #UNGA81

Great meeting with Dr. Ali Shaath, Chief Commissioner of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza. We discussed how @UNOPS can continue to support the people of #Gaza. #UNGA81 @AliShaathNCAG

Good discussion with #EU Commissioner @dubravkasuica and @nmladenov on the need to accelerate humanitarian aid, early recovery and reconstruction in #Gaza. #UNGA81

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are driving a global energy, fertilizer and food crisis that risks pushing millions more people into hunger. We must urgently find a way to avoid a humanitarian disaster. In the context of the UN Task Force for the Strait of Hormuz, we have developed a practical solution that’s ready to go. It has overwhelming support – particularly from the most vulnerable countries. So let’s get essential supplies moving and protect the people who depend on them. My remarks to today’s #MED9++ Ministerial Meeting: bit.ly/4ruoin7 #UNGA81

A very productive meeting with #India’s External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar, on the partnership between @UNOPS and India, and the implications on the Global South of the ongoing energy and food security crisis. #UNGA81

Always a pleasure bumping into my friend and colleague, Diene Keita @unfpachief. #UNGA81

Like many countries in Asia and around the world, the #Philippines has been heavily impacted by ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz – particularly on energy and fertilizer imports. It was good to meet with Maria Theresa Parreño Lazaro, the Philippines’ Secretary of Foreign Affairs, to discuss the implications of the crisis, and how a UN-led mechanism would help mitigate the risk of food insecurity affecting millions globally. #UNGA81 @SecLazaro @DFAPHL

Across the globe, there's no shortage of electricity grid ambitions – with strategies in place, targets set, and projects identified. But the real challenge? Getting those plans financed, procured and built. That’s where the Global Grids Accelerator comes in: it brings together the expertise needed to help developing countries strengthen energy security and power growth. For @UNOPS, it's about providing practical support to turn regional grid priorities into bankable and implementable projects. Building on the policy, regulatory and financing roles of other UN agencies, with support for project preparation and implementation. Together, we can turn energy ambitions into clean, reliable power for millions of people. #UNGA81 bit.ly/4dzMQW1

A game-changing moment for accelerating the energy transition! Lots of progress has been achieved on renewable energy. But we are lagging behind on the investment and implementation of energy grids and storage. Launched today by the SG, the Global Grids Accelerator will help countries across Africa and South East Asia move from ambitions to impact — turning national energy plans into clean, reliable power for millions of people. With our expertise in procurement, infrastructure and project management, @UNOPS is proud to join forces with partners across the UN and multilateral organizations supporting this vital initiative. UNOPS, @UNDP and @SEforALLorg will serve as the initial co-conveners of this initiative. Read more: bit.ly/4iL3CoC #UNGA81 #SDG7

As the SG has said: #Syria stands at a moment of possibility, as the country emerges from over a decade of conflict, suffering and loss. I was very pleased to meet with Qutaiba Qadish, Syria’s Director of International Cooperation @syrianmofaex, to discuss @UNOPS readiness to support Syria’s recovery and help build a more peaceful, sustainable and prosperous future for all Syrians. We explored tangible projects for collaboration, with a focus on infrastructure and reconstruction. #UNGA81

Productive talks with #Zambia’s Foreign Minister Mulambo Haimbe @ZambiaMFAIC. @UNOPS is ready to scale up our support for the government’s national development priorities. We discussed opportunities to strengthen Zambia's agricultural infrastructure and accelerate the energy transition. #UNGA81